The Cessna 172 plane crashed in a field right after take off from the DBIA shortly after 10 p.m., officials said. The field, which is on airport property, is located on Clyde Morris Boulevard and Bellevue Avenue and yards from the runway.

The Sheriff's Office said Tuesday afternoon that 22-year-old flight instructor Marlene Mork and 22-year-old student Gabriel De Souza Marinho Falcao died in the crash.

"Looks like we found the wreckage. It is on fire at this time," said someone onboard Air One.

According to witnesses, the engine of the plane failed seconds after takeoff.

"Seconds after it took off, according to witnesses, it seems like the engine failed," said Daytona Beach Police Chief Mike Chitwood. "The plane then turned and tried to make it back to the runway and crashed in the field. The plane burst into flames, and both people on board are dead."

Chitwood said the plane is from Phoenix East Aviation, which is a flight school near the airport.